1998 Buick Lesabre vs 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Buick Lesabre | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 400 | 143 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 53 | 164 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 43 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,269 mi | 84,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 196 | 26 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 70 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 15 |
| Steering | 15 | 17 |
| Suspension | 15 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 6 |
| Power Train | 20 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 67 | 12 |
| Overheating | 19 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
1998 Buick Lesabre
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.